Dubai passengers can now purchase smartphone-based Nol QR tickets for the Metro, public buses and Dubai Tram, expanding paper-free travel options. The Roads and Transport Authority offers single-trip tickets and one-day passes through the nol Pay and S’hail apps. Citizens, residents and visitors can use the service, including a guest purchase option with one-time password
Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel following an onboard incident that diverted a Dubai–Tel Aviv service. Flight FZ1073 landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia on 30 September 2026. The suspension extends the travel impact beyond passengers aboard the diverted aircraft. Travellers with upcoming bookings now face potential changes to flights,
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed two Garner hotels with Nooa Holdings in the United Arab Emirates, bringing the midscale brand to the Middle East for the first time. The planned properties in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah will add a combined 285 rooms when they open. Both hotels are expected to welcome guests in
Emirates has introduced Dubai+ as its first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel on ice, its inflight entertainment system. The addition brings UAE-produced stories to passengers travelling across the airline’s global network. The channel joins a wider entertainment refresh announced on September 28, 2026. Emirates is adding an opera and ballet collection, new films, complete television box
Philippine Airlines will restore nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, 2026, giving travellers another direct option between the Philippines and the UAE. The service will begin with four flights a week, while the airline aims to increase frequency when operations allow. The return matters for Filipino residents travelling home, families visiting across
Qatar Airways is reshaping connected travel through artificial intelligence, immersive airport previews, flexible premium cabins and high-speed inflight internet. The strategy connects several stages of an international journey. Travellers can receive digital booking assistance, preview Doha’s airport environment and remain online aboard long-haul flights. Expanded services and destination partnerships also strengthen access to tourism markets,
Dubai has launched a new chapter in its premium tourism story after Jumeirah announced a phased restoration programme for the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. The carefully planned project aims to preserve one of the world’s most recognizable hospitality landmarks while enhancing guest spaces for the future. The move comes as Dubai continues to strengthen its
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport will soon be the world’s largest, handling 260 million passengers with cutting-edge tech and mega infrastructure.
UAE travelers seek cool escapes in Paris, Maldives, Phuket, Austria, and Istanbul with rising demand for late summer city breaks and last-minute getaways.
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Etihad Rail will launch a high-speed train in 2026, connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi in under an hour—revolutionizing UAE travel with speed and sustainability.
FitsAir expands routes in 2025, linking Sri Lanka to global cities with affordable fares, modern fleets, and a major push into South and Southeast Asia.
